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Observed what tipping bidet only can reveal (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

noted

'observed' is the definition.
('note' can be a synonym of 'observe')

'tipping bidet only can reveal' is the wordplay.
'tipping' says the letters should be written backwards.
'reveal' indicates a hidden word.
'deton' is hidden within 'bidet only can'.
'deton' back-to-front is 'NOTED'.

'what' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for noted that I've seen before include "Wrote it down" , "Scored" , "Celebrated or recorded" , "Made a record - celebrated" , "Famous or eminent" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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